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Cordance

Acquires and scales vertical-focused B2B SaaS

Lead Engineer

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 12
Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • 8–10 years of overall software development experience, with demonstrated full-stack delivery.
  • Proven experience leading a team of 5–6 developers, including mentoring, code review, and delivery ownership.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Java for backend development.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in React JS for frontend development.
  • Working proficiency in Python.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, tools, or frameworks, such as applied machine learning, large language model integration, or data science fundamentals.
  • Practical experience with Docker for containerization.
  • Solid working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong SQL skills, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Ability to design scalable, maintainable systems, with knowledge of caching, load balancing, microservices, and API design.
  • Proficiency with Git and standard branching and collaboration workflows.
  • Expert, daily use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or Cursor to accelerate coding, debugging, and code review.
  • Willingness and ability to adopt new technologies, languages, or frameworks as project requirements dictate.
  • Final candidate must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications spanning backend services, frontend interfaces, and data layers.
  • Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 developers by assigning work, conducting code reviews, unblocking issues, and owning delivery quality and timelines.
  • Own system design and architecture decisions for new features and services, balancing scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Build and maintain backend services in Java and Python, and frontend applications using React JS.
  • Apply AI/ML concepts and tools where relevant to enhance product features or internal tooling.
  • Containerize applications with Docker and support deployment on cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Design efficient, well-structured SQL schemas and queries, and optimize database performance.
  • Drive engineering best practices, including Git workflows, code review standards, CI/CD, testing, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Evaluate and rapidly adopt new tools, frameworks, or languages as project requirements demand.
  • Participate in technical planning, estimation, and risk identification for projects across the portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience working in a distributed or Global Capability Center setup supporting multiple business units or product lines.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery practices.
  • Prior experience modernizing or rebuilding legacy platforms.

About the Company

Cordance

Acquires and scales vertical-focused B2B SaaS

Cordance is a private equity–backed software company that buys founder-run, vertically focused B2B SaaS businesses and helps them scale. It targets firms under $10M ARR and provides capital, operational support, and go-to-market leadership while keeping each acquired company as its own unit. The portfolio spans industrial distribution, manufacturing, education technology, and secondhand retail, with examples like Spiro.ai, eRezLife, and WebPresented, and cross-portfolio collaboration to grow together. Its goal is to create durable, long-term value by combining founder insight with hands-on stewardship and operating-excellence across its portfolio.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Founded
2021

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